Don't Call Me Nigga! [Paperback]

Zekita Tucker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 24, 2006 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

This book is long overdue. It is our belief that this story will allow children of various ages, to become conscious about the language they use and hear, in everyday situations and to become aware of how use of language and terms affects their lives and their communities. This topic, as a children's book, is one that has not been addressed. The hope is this book will be a catalyst for the type of change that aids in the development of a language that alters the behavior of our beloved children and causes a spark of self reflection, in what they consider is the way they view the world and themselves. We realize the word 'nigga' has become a permeating element in African American culture and is used and viewed by some as a "term of endearment." While that may be true, it does not negate the negative impacts that the word still has on a collective group of people. This work tells a story, which depicts a common life situation. Its characters transmit real personalities and in simple language. It is a powerful and crucial message, for old and young audiences.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 52 pages
• Publisher: Red Clay Publishing (February 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975397990
• ISBN-13: 978-0975397992
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,270,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Call Me, June 1, 2006

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This review is from: Don't Call Me Nigga! (Paperback)

First and foremost to my knowledge this is the only children's book of it's kind, it's about time one came along and we need more of them. I bought this book for my daughter who is biracial in this day and age she hears the term thrown around constantly by family and friends around her as well as on the tv and in music, the book took the point home perfectly. She now has an honest to goodness explanation and has agreed with the book that it is a word she will not use.